Let’s look at something a bit out of the ordinary, how about an open-wheeled race car? No, it’s not a Formula 1 or Indy type, it’s a bit less ambitious than that but it is a very interesting perspective… more»
Kit Cars
Jun 30, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Factory Finished: 1983 Blakely Bernardi
Buying a kit car can be something of a lucky dip. Some of these vehicles are sadly lacking in the quality department, but the Blakely Bernardi was one of the better examples available on the market at the time…. more»
Jun 17, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Lime Green & Running! 1969 Bradley GT II
This find is definitely not for someone that doesn’t want attention! As far as stares per dollar, you won’t find much more value than this Bradley GT II listed for sale here on eBay. Currently, the bid is up… more»
Jun 5, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rotary Powered: 1967 Jaguar XKE Replica
Well, it’s either a Jaguar RX-7 or a Mazda XKE, whatever the case, it is unique and well done. The seller is going with the Jaguar moniker, for obvious reasons, but the VIN says Mazda so I say, let’s… more»
May 25, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Le Unusual! Le Patron Citroen-Based Sports Car
“A Morgan, a Bugatti and a Citroen went into a bar…” Thus must begin the story that begat this 1984 Le Patron — thank you to Barn Finds reader Ira Goldstein for submitting this very unusual find! It’s listed… more»
May 19, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Quirky 3-Wheeler: Lomax Lambda 3
Kit cars come in all shapes and sizes, and it would seem that the vast majority of them make use of the Volkswagen Beetle chassis and mechanical components. That’s where the Lomax Lambda 3 is very different. Hiding under… more»
May 5, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Quirky Kit Car: Funtastik VW “Mini” Camaro
Sometimes life can get pretty serious, and it will finally reach a point where all of the built-up pressure simply has to be released somewhere. For some people that can result in a trip to the gym, while for… more»
Apr 17, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Cheap Thrills? $1,000 1973 VW Dune Buggy
I remember when dune buggies were all the rage. I marveled at how easy it was to disassemble a VW Bug and go through the motions of swapping the body. In reality, reading about it was a lot easier… more»
Apr 3, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Ex-Museum Find: 1951 LaDawri Speedster
It’s not that uncommon for auto museums to raise money to complete projects by selling other projects or even completed cars. This 1951 LaDawri kit car (okay, specialty assembled vehicle) is just that, being offered by a private museum… more»
Mar 17, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Affordable Gullwing: 1977 Bradley GT
Kit cars are not for everyone but the Bradley GT was one of the most popular kit cars of the 1970’s. This car is located in Yutan, Nebraska just west of Omaha, Nebraska. The car can be seen here… more»
Mar 1, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Metal-Bodied Buggy: 1966 VW / Empi Sportster
A bit odd-looking by modern standards, this VW Empi Sportster was quite popular in its day. It still turns heads, and is listed for sale here on craigslist in Santa Paula, California, at an affordable $5500 asking price. Big… more»
Feb 19, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Henry J And Corvette DNA! 1952 DIY Custom
Post-War America saw a number of fiberglass sports cars compete with nimble imports from MG, Jaguar, and others. Soldiers returning from Europe had acquired a taste for the sporty and fuel-efficient roadsters. These tiny cars offered a driving experience… more»
Feb 18, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Weird Whatsit: 1955 Woodill Wildfire
In our never-ending quest to show you the most interesting things in vintage transportation, we love when readers like Levi A. give us a tip to something we haven’t seen! This, folks, is a Woodill Wildfire, for sale here… more»
Feb 14, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Black Plate Rarity: 1957 LaDawri Sebring
Kit cars are an acquired taste — which I happen to have! This 1957 LaDawri appears to be one of the few kit cars I’ve seen that has been absolutely assembled correctly — or in this case re-assembled correctly. Thanks… more»
Jan 21, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Honda-Powered 1981 Tri-Magnum Kit Car
We recently featured another Tri-Magnum 3-wheeler here on Barn Finds. These unique rides are built from plans as a do-it-yourself project from the people at Robert Q. Riley. Their website says “Tri-Magnum is a high-performance three-wheel sports car…and today,… more»
Nov 18, 2019 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Sheep In Wolf’s Clothing: 1967 Fiberfab Avenger GT-12
We don’t usually think of kit cars when we discuss neglected classics, however one of our readers found one that’s worth a quick look. It’s a Beetle-based machine and it’s listed for sale here on craigslist in Hickory, North… more»
